Radiator replacement timing

I'd say radiator first. They and their valves have a habit of exuding black filth when the unions are fiddled with.

Christian.

I totally agree. Otherwise, it's likely you'll spill something nasty on the newly cleaned carpet while changing the radiator.

You *are* sure, are you, that it's the radiator itself which is leaking - and not the valves or pipework?

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The first thing to do is to inform the insurance company. They will (with luck) arrange everything and charge you the excess/wear and tear, which is usually well worth it. In any case, is ANY claim is to be made they want to know straight away and not have customer based delays involved.

In the unhappy case that you aren't insured, clearly you do the radiator first!